Polished Malachite Trinket Tray and Egg Set

Produced from very high quality Congo malachite, this beautiful bowl is equally desirable as a pin or bedside table bowl. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.184. 2.1 kg total, 4.7-17.5cm (2 -7"). Ex Dr Ron Bonewitz collection; previously with a Surrey, UK, geologist; originally the property of a Scottish geologist.
Condition Report: Extremely fine condition. The sheer quality and quantity of the malachite is in itself valuable.